The author writes about meditation. What it is, how it is done and when one should participate in it. He presents the concept of 'mindfulness', as "paying attention, listening to your heart and making conscious decisions about every moment that makes up your day". He seems to present the premise that since you have to take "you" with you "wherever you go", why not find meaning, gain awareness and take action by observing what you do along the way. He outlines the process of becoming more in tune with all that is within and without the mind, body and spirit. His premise is to teach others "not to withdraw from the world", but to "enjoy it more fully".

The concepts in this book are extremely simple and approachable and they provide a basic system in which one could create meaning in one's everyday existence. Kabat-Zinn has presented the material in a way that encourages without imposing his personal beliefs and values. The breakdown of material he presents makes it "user friendly" and covers each step of the process of becoming "mindful". Combining "practice" guidelines with the text gives the reader the opportunity to validate the material as they go through it, Kabatt- Zinn seems to put the "being" back into the aspect of the human. While teaching transforming concept of mindfulness. This book can certainly be used as a primer for the novice learning the concept of meditating, and representing a refresher reference book for the more mindful person. I would recommend this book to all audiences. The presentation of the book makes it an easy read for most anyone.

Susan Wingate is currently working in personnel management at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She has worked for twelve years as a chemical dependency counselor for adolescents, as well as having worked with survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Her passion is to be a vehicle for creating awareness for self and others.

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